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Portsmouth quarterback Kyle Bicho hurls a pass towards the end zone during a first half drive.
Portsmouth falls to La Salle in D-I football semifinals
PORTSMOUTH — “We gave them all they can handle,” Ryan Moniz told his players after their Division-I semifinal loss to La Salle Academy Friday night. “We threw the kitchen sink … more
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Miriam W. Scott
Miriam Weest Scott, 94, Little Compton
Miriam Weest Scott passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in her studio in Little Compton. Her daughters and faithful friends were with her through her last months and days. Born on October 6, … more
Barrington, shown playing against Mt. Hope during the regular season, will face Hendricken in the state championship game on Sunday.
Barrington freshman football team preps for championship game
The Barrington High School freshman football team will play for the Division I state championship on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles will face top-seeded Bishop Hendricken at noon. The game will be … more
Irene Saviano
Irene T. Saviano, 87, of Bristol
Mrs. Irene T. (Martelly) Saviano, age 87, of Constitution Street, Bristol, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at St. Elizabeth’s Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Vincent J. Saviano, Jr., … more
The fourth-graders at Guiteras Elementary School.
Bristol fourth-graders send Christmas love to terminally ill boy
The fourth-graders at Guiteras Elementary School in Bristol got together to help make Jacob Thompson’s early Christmas a little brighter. Jacob is a terminally ill 9-year-old boy from Saco, Maine, who asked for Christmas cards so he could celebrate his last Christmas early. more
Warren hires housing court judge
Warren has hired a judge to oversee the town’s new Housing Court, established earlier this year to give Warren shaper teeth in enforcing zoning and building codes. Stephen Sypole, a Coomer … more
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Letter: Article was unfair to Catherine Tattrie
To the editor:Thursday morning I read the article titled “Former Warren town councilor arrested”. I don’t know Catherine personally but from what I gather in this short article: she … more
Holly Dirks is a full-time artist exhibiting in the new Hotpoint Emporium.
There's a hot, new place for art in Bristol (video)
A once popular upscale restaurant well-known to Bristol residents, the Hotpoint now stands as an artist cooperative retail store that features art from all mediums created by more than 30 local … more
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Barrington gas station employee allegedly embezzled $1,500
The owner of a Barrington gas station told police that an ex-employee had stolen more than $1,500 from the business.  The business owner filed the complaint with Barrington police on … more
De-regionalization on table in Bristol-Warren study
A skeptical Warren Town Council voted Tuesday to partner with Bristol in a three-part study that focuses in part on whether it would be feasible to break up the 27-year-old regional district and have … more
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Ruby Gomes, a senior at Portsmouth High School, practices her skills six days a week at Taunton Rifle And Pistol Club. She signed her intent letter Sunday to compete for the University of Kentucky Wildcats rifle team next fall.
Portsmouth High sharpshooter is aiming high
PORTSMOUTH — Ruby Gomes has had bullseyes in her sights for five years now, but her ultimate target is the 2020 Summer Olympics. The Portsmouth High School senior and rifle-shooter … more
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WWII veteran Aime SanSouci kisses the hand of Governor Gina Raimondo as veterans lined up to meet her after the ceremony. The 88th Infantry Division veteran was injured during the war in France and is thankful to be in the new veterans home.
Photos: Bristol veterans celebrate their new home on Veteran's Day
Bristol veterans rejoiced on Saturday during their annual Veteran's Day celebration and the ribbon cutting for their new home. The new hall was packed with veterans and their families as well as … more
Francis Hoffman
Francis T. Hoffman, Jr., 58, of Bristol
Francis T. Hoffman, Jr., 58, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. He was the son of Francis T. Hoffman Sr., and the late Jacqueline (Hildembrendt) Hoffman. He was the husband of Andrea … more
Nate Dirksen starring as Joseph (center) and cast members perform during rehearsal in the Barrington High School Stagemasters production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. Performances are this weekend and are open to the public.
Barrington's fall musical set for the stage
The Barrington High School Stagemasters will perform the fall musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend with three shows — Friday and Saturday evenings as … more
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Barrington's new tobacco ordinance restricts the sale of flavored tobacco products to specialty electronic smoking shops, such as the Ecig Shed on Maple Avenue.
Barrington's tobacco ban: 'You have to start somewhere'
In Bristol, it's 18. In Warren, it's 18. In East Providence, it's 18. But in Barrington, the minimum age to purchase tobacco is now 21.  At its meeting earlier this month, the … more
Joe Occhi, owner of The Valley Inn, sits with his mother, Dina, at the restaurant’s bar several weeks ago. Mrs. Occhi, 90, died Friday night from injuries sustained in a two-car collision just north of the establishment. Her son-in-law, Ted White of Little Compton, was also killed. “She never left the place,” Mr. Occhi said of his mom. “She did all the dirty work and the best phrase I can give to you about her is ‘quiet strength.’”
'She was my biggest cheerleader,' Portsmouth man says of mom
PORTSMOUTH — Even at the ripe age of 90, Dina Occhi still had her hands in running the family business, The Valley Inn restaurant, a Portsmouth institution for 60 years. “She … more
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Proposed layout of the Mt. Hope Park which was included in the master plan presented to the Town Council Monday.
Portsmouth moves ahead on first phase of developing Mt. Hope Park
PORTSMOUTH — Taking the first step in developing a waterfront park at the end of Bristol Ferry Road, the Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to authorize Town Planner Gary Crosby … more
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Man charged with raping woman in Bristol park
A Bristol native has been indicted by a Rhode Island Grand Jury for raping a woman in a Bristol park at 1 a.m. on a July night more than a year ago. According to prosecutors, Darian Hakeem, who … more
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A number of trees were knocked down in Barrington during a recent storm — the cleanup process resulted in a recent police incident.
Barrington resident says tree company harassed him after storm
A Barrington resident contacted police on Nov. 8 after he received numerous harassing phone calls from a tree company representative. The resident said he initially called the company to help … more
Barrington students Michael Lamontagne (left) and Daniel Sheinberg (right) line up for the lightning round.
Barrington High School goes Primetime
Bright lights, video cameras and J. Peterman at the podium — that's what greeted a team of Barrington High School students when they arrived at the PBS studio in Providence on Saturday morning … more
Girl, 14, struck by car in Warren
A Warren girl was injured at 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 when she was struck by a car while crossing Child Street, near the Bristol County Water Authority plant. The girl, 14, was crossing from … more
Evelyn Rohrman
Evelyn Rohrman, 94, of Bristol
Evelyn (Medeiros) Rohrman, 94, of Bristol, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros and Delia (Bothelo) Medeiros. She was the beloved wife … more
Former Warren town councilor arrested
A Warren funderal director and former town council member has been charged by Rehoboth police with assaulting a public employee, operating under the influence, speeding and other charges after she … more
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Bob Moylan, former public works commission in Worcester, tells the Town Council how a pay-as-you-throw system benefitted his city after it was adopted 22 years ago. On the floor are three examples of bags Portsmouth residents participating in the system will use.
Portsmouth approves pay-as-you-throw program
PORTSMOUTH — Those special trash bags are coming. The Town Council Monday night voted unanimously to start a pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) program at the transfer station early next … more
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Peter Letendre, co-founder of Clinical Services of Rhode Island, in his King’s Grant office last week. “You’re going to make mistakes in life, but the important thing is that you learn from them. Hopefully, you don’t make the same mistakes as I did,” he says.
Portsmouth man went from struggling with addiction to treating it
PORTSMOUTH — Peter Letendre knows a thing or two about treating addiction because he used to abuse drugs and alcohol himself. “Today, as it stands, I’ve been sober since … more
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